Photo & Motion

COST

Average wedding photography and videography packages range from $3,500 to $7,000 for full-day coverage. Rates for luxury photographers and videographers begin at $10,000. Elopement packages are based on shorter time frames and cost less.

CONSIDER

Book a photographer / videographer at least a year in advance or as soon as you’ve set the date. Peruse real wedding galleries or films (the more, the better!) on the vendor’s website or via gallery links so that you can see how they capture the day from start to finish. It can also be helpful to see how they’ve shot your venue or weddings in the season when you’re getting married.

BUDGET

Many photographers / videographers offer packages that include engagement sessions, photo albums, bridal portraits, trailers and more. Don’t forget to budget for these add-ons. Ask about contract policies, second-shooter packages and how quickly images or film will be turned around after the wedding. 

Brides Charli Randolph and Lisa Armstrong at The Barn of Chapel Hill. Photo by Morgan Caddell Photography